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Year: 2021

Dec 08
La Catrina of Westchester Opening Soon in Croton

New Mexican-Asian Fusion restaurant gets set to open in Croton-on-Hudson in Westchester County. Note:  Since this article was written La Catrina has successfully opened their doors.  They are located at 171 Grand St. in Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520, 914-862-0573. Like so many folks in Croton, I was eager to find out more about who purchased the […]

Dec 08
What’s for Dinner Wednesday? Jan. 5, 2022

DISCOUNTS AND GREAT FOOD! SPONSORED BY THE CBC The CBC is excited to welcome back Wednesday specials by Croton’s local eateries.   This week we have a handful and look forward to more joining in each week.  These specials are for take-out or pick-up only and at a discount of (10%-30%) which has already been applied […]

Dec 01
Did Someone Say Cookie Swap?

Christmas is my favorite time to bake.  It brings back all kinds of childhood memories for me of baking with my mother and sisters.   I love making old family recipes and I love to add new cookies to the mix.  Every year I make a list of the cookies I want to bake.  There are […]

Nov 11
Volunteers Needed for Cortlandt Winter Wonderland

The Town of Cortlandt is in need of volunteers for our Second Annual Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 4th (Rain date: Sunday, December 5th)! For more information or questions, please contact Ken Sherman at, [email protected] or 914-734-1058.

Nov 10
Spice up Your Life and Your Health Too

The smell of holiday spices wafting in the air signals Thanksgiving holiday season is near. Better health begins in the kitchen with winters warming spices, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Their healing powers curb cravings and are sure to elevate your mood too.  It’s no surprise that Mother Nature has been using spices for thousands of years for healing and health.    Holiday spices change an ordinary dish into an extraordinary […]

Aug 23
Is your refinance opportunity running out?

Inflation is evident in many sectors of the economy and talks the FED increasing rates are ominous signs that rates may soon rise and your opportunity to save thousands of dollars a year may be nearing an end. If your rate is in the high 3’s or above, ask yourself these questions: Will I keep […]

Aug 03
The Legal Documents You Need When You Travel; The Legal Documents You Need When Your Child Turns 18

It may seem morbid to prepare or assemble estate planning and health care documents for healthy young people, or in anticipation of traveling for a vacation, but accidents and illnesses happen, and for young adults about to leave home, it is especially important that they have appropriate planning documents once they reach the age of […]

Jul 16
Hudson Valley Beta Kitchen Opens in Croton-on-Hudson, NY

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the grand opening of the innovative new business called the Hudson Valley Beta Kitchen in Croton-on-Hudson!  They had their opening on Saturday, July 17th, and the ribbon-cutting with Mayor Brian Pugh at their new location at 163 Grand Street in Croton-on-Hudson. I had an opportunity to meet with […]

Jul 07
PureDC Juice, Smoothie & Açaí Bar GRAND OPENING!

Croton welcomes Westchester’s own specialty Juice & Smoothie Bar, PureDC! PureDC’s premier retail store is conveniently located at the Croton Harmon Metro-North train station, right outside the main entrance. They will be having an official GRAND OPENING EVENT on Monday, July 12th at 8 AM. Cutting the opening ribbon will be Croton’s own Mayor, Brian Pugh.  There […]

Jun 15
Janet Morra

by Sonia Lee Garber Some people are born philanthropists.  One way Janet Morra conducts her altruism is through gardening and building community in the process. I had a talk with her at Sprout Brook Farm in Cortlandt Manor, where she is helping her friend Arne Paglia of Division Street Grill in Peekskill start a garden for […]

May 28
New Era Creative Space Camps – Summer of Fun and Friends!

Summer Camp registration is open on our website. Dance As Activism [For Ages 12-17] Weekly dance workshops combining hip-hop, step and modern dance. Participants will tell their stories based on lived experience and current social issues and express their vision of a solution and change through their creative expression.  Tuesday and Thursday July 6 – […]

Apr 21
Spring Market House Squeezing is Real

My Website – What is My Home Worth – Find a Home My company, Coldwell Banker, (yes, we have been around since 1906, we are the oldest and largest brokerage) conducted a survey of current homeowners and found 20 percent do plan to sell their current home in the next 12 months, great news for buyers, this will create […]

Apr 20
Peekskill Rotary 4th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival & Plant Sale for a Great Cause

Did You Know There Are 100 Cherry Blossom Trees at the Peekskill Riverfront? Every Spring, the Peekskill Riverfront blossoms in color thanks to the gift of 100 Cherry Trees planted at the Riverfront in honor of the Club’s 100th Anniversary. There are pink, white, weeping, double blossom varieties showing their colors over the mid-April to […]

Apr 12
The Four (or Five) Documents Everyone Needs In Their Estate Plan

Everyone has different estate planning needs; however, all estate plans should have the same, basic documents.   Michael D. Weinstein has been practicing all aspects of family law in Westchester County and the surrounding areas for over 30 years. He specializes in wills, trusts, probate, separation, and divorce. His office is located at 150 White […]

Apr 05
Cortlandt Travel Soccer Tryouts

Travel Soccer Tryouts are this Saturday, April 10th!   Don’t forget that the Town of Cortlandt Travel Soccer tryouts are this weekend! Join us on Saturday, April 10th (Raindate, Saturday, April 17th) at the Sprout Brook Lacrosse & Multi-Purpose Field (130 Sprout Brook Road, Cortlandt Manor).  Applications accepted on site– no payment until a child […]

Apr 03
Spring 2021 Season at NECS Creative Space is Open!

Have You Registered Yet? No? Then check out our Spring of 2021 classes! If you already signed up then share this with a friend! REGISTER HERE!   Elementary School   Multicultural Creative Dance[2nd – 5th grade, Ages 7 – 10]Saturday (6 Weeks) | In-Person | 10:00 – 11:00am | April 10 – May 15 Visit our […]

Apr 02
An Interview with Marilyn Berisiartua of the Beris Agency in Peekskill, NY

Her last name may be a doozy, but there’s nothing intimidating about people-friendly Marilyn Berisartua aside from the pronunciation of her last name.   Berisartua is the Owner/Operator of The Beris Agency, located at 20 Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Berisartua is born and raised in Peekskill.  Her team consists of herself and three employees.  Berisartua has strong ties […]

Mar 23
Cortlandt Youth Center Spring Break & Upcoming Courses

  YC Spring Break & Upcoming Courses Parents don’t miss out on registering your child for these great programs. (Grades Pre-K- 12th) Spring Break & Cooking Classes on Zoom with Shari Click here to register your child for any of the below programs offered by the YC.  Spring Break Musical Theater Workshop (Grades 2nd – […]

Mar 13
Axial Theatre’s “March Madness”

MARCH MADNESS Is Virtual Showcase of Monologues and  One-Acts Celebrating the Shapes and Shades of Love  VIRTUAL – Axial Theatre has announced the line-up of short plays and monologues for March Madness, an all-virtual seasonal tribute to love and lovers.  The 13 original one-acts and monologues, presented as two separate bills of plays, will probe the depths of joy, […]

Feb 02
An Interview with Caroline Peters of Abrakadoodle

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